Fort St John

Fort St. John, BC is not far from Peace River.
Views of Peace River are not far when you live in Fort St. John.
Views of Peace River are not far when you live in Fort St. John.
The Alaska Highway Memorial at Charlie Lake is a well-known landmark.
The Alaska Highway runs through Fort St. John.

Fort St John, BC Area Guide

Tucked into British Columbia’s Peace Region, Fort St. John is known as the Energetic City, blending resource-industry hustle with strong community spirit. With the Rocky Mountains to the west and open prairies to the east, the city sits at a unique crossroads of work and nature.

Daily life leans outdoorsy and laid-back, with wide roads, bike paths, and green spaces like Fish Creek Community Forest. The North Peace Cultural Centre anchors the arts scene, while the Pomeroy Sport Centre offers a full-sized indoor track and skating oval. The University of Northern British Columbia and Northern Lights College both have local campuses.

Rentals range from newer west-side apartment communities with modern finishes to established buildings closer to downtown, offering layouts from efficient one-bedrooms to townhome-style rentals. Seasonal highlights include the High on Ice Winter Festival and lively Canada Day celebrations.

Explore the City

The Alaska Highway Memorial at Charlie Lake is a well-known landmark.

The Alaska Highway runs through Fort St. John.

Views of Peace River are not far when you live in Fort St. John.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort St John, BC is $867 for a studio, $1,173 for one bedroom, $1,405 for two bedrooms, and $1,517 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort St John has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,173/month
338 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,720/month
526 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Fort St John, BC

Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Airports

  • North Peace Regional

Top Apartments in Fort St John

Houses for Rent in Fort St John

Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.